Trump (Hotels) in 2016! Why Our Readers Love The Donald

Regardless of our readers' political persuasions, they do have a lot to say about Donald Trump's hotels. Here's a look at those that made this year's Readers' Choice Awards.

1. Trump International Hotel & Golf Links, Co. Clare, Ireland

Readers' Rating: 94.697

2 Resort in Europe

“A little piece of heaven in a magical setting”: That's how our readers describe this golf resort, set on a remote white-capped bay in west County Clare. The Greg Norman–designed golf course is “world class” and has “views over the Atlantic.” The White Horses Spa, which focuses on holistic treatments, is “amazing.”

2. Trump International Hotel & Tower New York

Readers' Rating: 92.711

2 Hotel in New York City

“Phenomenal but pricey” is the general sentiment from guests at Trump’s 52-story uptown New York property. “Staying at this hotel is like going on a high-end cruise,” adds one reader. There are no qualms about the apartment-style rooms, however: “Spacious and elegant” with “quintessential New York City views,” they rave.

Trump International Hotel & Tower New York (cont'd)

The hotel’s dining option, Jean Georges’ eponymous Michelin-starred restaurant, only garners praise: “One of the best restaurants in Manhattan right in the hotel, only adding to the amazing experience,” says one guest. Added bonus: The restaurant offers room service (because of course you should be able to eat foie gras in bed).

3. Trump International Hotel & Tower Toronto

Readers' Rating: 92.052

1 Hotel in Canada (not including Vancouver)

Our readers are fiercely loyal to Trump’s 261-room property in Toronto’s financial district. “I stay here 40 nights a year,” said one reader, while another “can’t imagine staying anywhere else” because “the staff are so welcoming and always recognize you when you return.” Ultramodern rooms are “exquisitely furnished” and boast deep soaking tubs and fireplaces. Added bonus: The hotel has a “great aroma.”

Trump International Hotel & Tower Toronto (cont'd)

The only drawback? The dining options. “The food at their restaurant, America, is poor. Service is patchy,” one reader laments. “They cooked my burger wrong—three times,” another added. (Well, there's always the Trump Burger).

4. Trump International Hotel Waikiki Beach Walk, Honolulu

Readers' Rating: 91.667

1 Hotel in Hawaii

“Best service I ever had,” raved more than one reader of Trump’s 462-room property adjacent to Waikiki Beach. “Front desk, concierge, door man, and valet were all so friendly, and nice to my children,” another gushed. Guest rooms—which boast Italian marble baths, full kitchens, and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Pacific—are “like a dream.”

Trump International Hotel Waikiki Beach Walk, Honolulu (cont'd)

The only complaints? “The resort fees are irritating,” one reader says. True—but they do afford access to the sixth-floor, ocean-facing infinity pool, free beach bags with towels, sunscreen, and fresh fruit, and complimentary lessons at the Ty Gurney Surf School.

5. Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago

Readers' Rating: 89.005

6 Hotel in Chicago

“A great rooftop bar” with “fantastic views over Chicago” are the Trump Chicago’s, well, trump cards. Staff are generous with upgrades to the “decadent suites”—our readers recommend splurging on the Grand Deluxe Suite for "unbeatable city and Chicago River views." Its two-star, Michelin-rated restaurant, Sixteen, serves modern American fare and is “exceptional.”

Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago (cont'd)

The only gripe? “I don't love the lighting,” one reader complains. “The bathroom is always too dark and the switches are so confusing, it would take you a year of living in the room to figure them out!" (Which isn't exactly the worst idea...)

6. Trump Turnberry (Luxury Collection), Ayrshire, Scotland

Readers' Rating: 86.480

20 Resort in Europe

“This hotel needs freshening,” one reader said of Trump’s Ayrshire golf resort, while another adds that the property is “showing its age.” Good thing then, that the resort closed in September for renovations. Trump announced he will pump £100 million into the property's 219 rooms and iconic Ailsa golf course by June 2016.

Trump Turnberry (Luxury Collection), Ayrshire, Scotland (cont'd)

In the meantime, The Spa at Turnberry remains open for treatments, and the clubhouse and its "outstanding" restaurant, The Duel in the Sun, is open for dining.

7. Trump SoHo New York

Readers' Rating: 85.781Ranked #19 Hotel in New York City

“Best views of Manhattan” and “great location near the Highline” are two of the main reasons our readers love Trump’s 391-room downtown property. The hotel's vibe is "modern and luxurious" and its clientele are "so stylish," one reader observes. Others gush about the exceptional service: “Every single staff member goes above and beyond to make us normal people feel like celebrities!”

Trump SoHo New York (cont'd)

Unfortunately, while the rooms themselves are “on fleek,” they don’t quite smell as sweet as Trump does, according to one reader, who complained: “The rooms at Trump SoHo have a constant cooking smell. My room always smelled of food. It made for a very uncomfortable experience.”

8. Trump International Hotel Las Vegas

Readers' Rating: 82.091

10 Hotel in Las Vegas

The glittering, 64-story Trump Hotel in Vegas might be set at the very edge of the Las Vegas Strip, away from all the action—but that’s exactly what our readers love. “Far better than all the Strip hotels” in a "quiet" and “very family-friendly location,” our readers rave. Being one of the few smoke-free, casino-free hotels in Vegas is also a surprising plus: “Having no gambling is nice! A very clean and pure hotel.”

Trump International Hotel Las Vegas (cont'd)

But not all readers are impressed. One alleges the 1,232-room hotel is on a "downward spiral," adding that in recent stays, "both the service and the hotel guests themselves have become undesirables.” Another simply claims: “My whole family got food poisoning here.”